Motor vehicle display apparatus
US6008732A · kind A · utility
16Cited by
5References
30Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B20/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Display apparatus (20) is configured to be plugged into the cigarette lighter socket of a vehicle. LEDs 37 and control circuit 36 are configured to provide a gently blinking display mode to enhance the driving pleasure at night. In case of emergency, switch 34 triggers the LEDs 34 to provide high intensity blinking warning light. Batteries (24, 25, 26) provide power to the apparatus when it is detached from the cigarette lighter socket of the vehicle.
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